U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., is a very busy woman. Besides her day job, she’s also involved in determining the next president. But, as she’s often fond of saying, if you want something done, give the task to a busy person. It might be premature to ask her to support Barack Obama. She is […]
By Brendan FarringtonSouth Florida Sun Sentinel WASHINGTON Picture the stereotype of a congressman making a floor speech. “You think of the silver-haired chairman sitting up there crusty, and he’s been in Congress 20, 30 years,” said Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, a former state trooper who is anything but old and crusty. “They’ve been around forever […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement before the House of Representatives recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the state of Israel: Mr. Speaker, I too rise to recognize the 60th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, and to reaffirm the steadfast friendship between our two strong democratic nations. […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — May is the month the nation recognizes the contributions made by American Jews. Jewish American Heritage month was first recognized in 2006 after legislation was adopted that U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and I initiated. For the 3rd annual Jewish American Heritage Month, I’d like to recognize the […]